“Summer days are the time for sharing food with family at barbecues and picnics. However, warm weather also encourages bacteria to grow. The CDC recommends that pre-prepared food be sealed and kept cool if possible. If you’ve come down with a case of food poisoning, make sure that you drink lots of fluids and rest.”
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
“Alarm Symptoms :
Certain alarm symptoms may point to complications or life-threatening problems. Should you have any of these alarm-warning symptoms, talk to your doctor right away.
American Gastroenterological Association (aga)www.gastro.org
“Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. Many people, including pregnant women, suffer from heartburn or acid indigestion caused by GERD.”
American Gastroenterological Association (aga)-www.gastro.org
“From an epidemiological point of view, the definition of acute lower respiratory infections usually includes acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis, influenza and pneumonia.”
MAYO Clinic
“Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth. This blood is usually discarded. However, cord blood banking utilizes facilities to store and preserve a baby’s cord blood. If you are considering storing your baby’s cord blood, make sure to use a cord blood bank accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), like Viacord.”
American Pregnancy Association (americanpregnancy.org)
“Chronic Diseases: What Are They?Chronic diseases are ongoing, generally incurable illnesses or conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes. These diseases are often preventable, and frequently manageable through early detection, improved diet, exercise, and treatment therapy. ”
www.fightchronicdisease.org
“Group B Streptococcus (GBS), or Streptococcus agalactiae, is a type of bacteria that is naturally found in the digestive and lower reproductive tracts of both men and women. About 1 in 4 pregnant women “carry” or are “colonized” with GBS.”
Harvard Medical University
“The Trigger-Response recreates the past. When you run, freeze or attack, you end up recreating and therefore, re-enforcing the past. You freeze and people think you are cold and stonewalling. If you run, nothing will last. And, if you rage in response to being triggered, you are doing what was done to you. People will withdraw or be injured; not a good outcome. Know your triggers.”
Psychology Today
“Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly. Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented.”
American Cancer Society
“You can reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter before you need relief from the sun. A hat with no holes (like a straw hat) to protect the scalp and neck with a brim around entire hat. Eyeglasses protect your eyes. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside—even when you’re in the shade.”
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention